Northern Lights Wilderness Small-Group Tour from Rovaniemi
Overview
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4 hours
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Take your best chance to see the Northern lights from Rovaniemi in small groups! With your personal guide, you will explore the nature of Lapland and hunt the magic of the Aurora Borealis. Professional camera and pictures are included in this tour.
On all our excursions, our groups are limited to 8 people maximum. It is very important for us to provide you with the best experience possible, and avoid mass tourism. This way, your guide will know you better and will be able to address all your needs and answer your questions. Furthermore, when it comes to the Northern Lights, chances to observe them properly are increased when groups (and light pollution emitted by torches, phones, cameras, etc.) are reduced. As we usually say - the smaller the group, the bigger the experience!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 8 people per booking
The Northern Lights are a natural occurrence, which activity, vibrancy of color cannot be guaranteed on the evening of the tour. Our tours are designed to maximise your chances to see them.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
After being picked up and properly dressed with professional winter clothing and boots (if needed), your Aurora expert guide will drive you away from Rovaniemi, straight out to the wilderness. Based on the weather forecasts, the solar activity and our experience, we will select some locations that are more promising to see the Northern Lights. Your guide will also always check the weather conditions, and you may decide to try another location if you are willing to. As this excursion is a 4-hour tour, you may get the chance to visit up to 3 locations. This tour will offer you the opportunity to head into the Lapland wilderness and explore the arctic nature, hopefully with Northern Lights dancing over your heads! Your guide will share with you their knowledge about the forest, nature and wildlife, and the northern lights phenomenon. They will also teach you how to build a fire in the traditional way, using elements from your surroundings, and will serve you some hot beverages and Finnish snacks to warm you up. They will also be equipped with a professional camera and take many pictures of you and the Northern Lights (a link to download them will be sent to you the next day).
What‘s Included
Photos sent the next day
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Snacks
Driver/guide
Hotel pick-up/drop-off for accommodations outside the city center
Cold weather clothing
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport by private vehicle
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Northern Lights Wilderness Small-Group Tour from Rovaniemi
Reviews
293 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We loved it so much we booked a second outing
christinejva,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had two small group northern light chasing tours scheduled for our stay in Rovaniemi, this one and one with another tour company. This one was far and away more enjoyable than the one with the other company, so when we decided to book a third tour we booked this one again. Both of our guides, Maelle and Emelie, were dynamite. Maelle built a roaring fire for us to warm up by while we awaited the northern lights and Emelie persisted until she found clear skies for an incredible show. Their enthusiasm was infectious and the photos are stunning. We highly recommend Wild About Lapland.
Great guide - hot chocolate Aurora sighting
Lisa O,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a very easy way to go searching for the Northern Lights. The office is easy to find, our guide Juliette was very nice and was a safe driver. She took us to 2 spots and we settled at one with a wide open view on a frozen lakeside where we were fortunate to see the Aurora. She shared some insights on how the Auroras are formed and what to look for when tracking them. We had hot chocolate and stood there for about 90 minutes where she took some pictures of each group with the lights overhead in the sky. We are looking forward to getting our pictures emailed and would definitely recommend this trip. Our van had 8 guests so it was a good size group and the seats were comfortable and our trip was warm. A good way to search safely - thanks for a great evening!
We have seen it!
Elena R,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Gide Nino did his best to succeed our goal!! We have changed 3 locations and auroras were amazing! We didn’t get any photos for now but I hope we will . Anyway, it’s was a good tour.
Got to see the lights
Erica F,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We were able to see the lights. But at the end of the of the tour our bus got stuck on the road. It took them 3 hours to get us out
Northern Lights Tour – Truly Exceptional Experience
RicardoM100,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our third night chasing the Northern Lights, and choosing a private tour with Atanas from Wild About Lapland made all the difference. Atanas is an outstanding guide — incredibly attentive, calm, and deeply knowledgeable about the region. He clearly understands how aurora hunting really works: constantly adapting to weather conditions, cloud movement, and aurora activity rather than following a fixed route. We always felt we were in the right place at the right time. What truly stood out was the balance between expertise and warmth. The experience felt unhurried and personal, with thoughtful touches like perfectly toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate by the fire, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere throughout the night. This was not just about seeing the Northern Lights, but about enjoying the entire experience with someone who genuinely cares about his guests and loves what he does. It’s important to understand that the Northern Lights depend on nature and weather — something no one can control. But when you are standing in the middle of Lapland’s forests, at temperatures close to –30°C, having the right team makes all the difference. Their experience, judgment, and care turn a challenging environment into a safe, comfortable, and truly memorable adventure. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a private, authentic, and well-guided Northern Lights experience in Lapland.
Spectacular Northern Lights
Steven W,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You had a very experienced guide. You know all the best places to go to get the lights. It's always hit and miss, but in this case we got lucky and did see the lights.
Wonderful Experience! RECOMMEND!
Kristin R,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked this tour as part of a christmas gift to my husband and parents who traveled from the USA. It was their first time in the Arctic region and they had never seen the norther lights before. Atanas was our guide and he led an incredible tour. We received a lot of academic knowledge on how northern lights are formed and what conditions are required for them to be visible. The truth is, due to the magnetic field of the earth and weather conditions, we (humans) really dont have any control of aurora borealis activity and despite clear skies and elimination of light pollution, northern light activity was extremely low. However, Atanas was persistent and was able to make a sighting of a small one that we caught on camera! In spite of the low activity, the views of the night sky, private locations we visited and the campfire/BBQ we had in a traditional Sami tent made this experience very memorable. Additionally, Atanas ensured we received a safe ride back to our AirBNB following the conclusion of our trip since we were staying outside of the city center. I recommend this tour!
Incredible tour to see the Northern Lights. Very well organised and our guide was exceptional. We didn't get his name Highly
Hughsie84,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our incredible guide made the trip. We didnt get his name but he was from Costa Rica .. thank you . Highly recommend this company for your Lapland tours.
Magic in the skies
JenLove,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wild about Lapland is a fantastic company and Mark was a great guide. He knew where to drive to best locations, we had a few stops where we experienced the aurora in all its beauty - magical swirls and patterns in pinks and greens - what a magical experience!
Northern Lights
Ruth B,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were lucky and had a clear night and the northern lights were active. Stopping in a remote area with no interfering light allowed us the best view. To have a BBQ and hot chocolate as well was a bonus. Viola and Wild About Lapland were fantastic.
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